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jessie festa, solo female travel blogger

Taking youย beyond the guidebook

to inspire you to liveย your best life through travel

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24 Hours in Sao Paulo, Brazil

Sao Paulo is a massive city in Brazil, even larger than New York City. While you’ll need more than one day to explore all the sites the metropolis has to offer, here is my suggested itinerary for those with only a short amount of time to spend. Getting There: For affordable comfort, convenience, and peace…Read more...

Hostel Review: Beats Hostel, Sao Paulo, Brazil

I’m going to be honest: I had originally contacted the owner of 3dogs Hostel in Sao Paulo asking about accommodation options. He asked me if I’d rather stay in a chill, laid-back hostel (i.e. 3dogs) or their party venue, Beats Hostel, in Sao Paulo near Paulista (as well as a long strip of bars). I’m…Read more...

24 Hours in Paraty, Brazil

Paraty has a lot to offer tourists, backpackers, and solo travelers in Brazil. This colonial beach town has a unique location with a rich history, adventurous options, beautiful beaches, and a lively shopping area. For those with just one day to spend here, this is my suggested itinerary: Getting There: The best way to get…Read more...

Hostel Review: Biergarten Hostel, Ilha Grande, Brazil

Set in the Abraao area of Ilha Grande, Brazil, the Biergarten Hostel has a lot to offer in terms of free amenities, fun, and a fabulous beach location. The property was built in 2010, making it one of the more modern hostels in the city. What Makes it a Biergarten Hostel? The owner, Vitor, had…Read more...

Ilha Grande: A Brazilian Paradise

When planning a vacation or solo trip to Brazil, most people head straight to Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo. However, if you’re looking for a true Brazilian paradise, you should think about making a stop in Ilha Grande. From Angra, you can take a 30-minute boat ride to Abraao Village on the island, which…Read more...

24 Hours in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro is a big city in Brazil with much to do. To hiking unique mountains, paragliding and hang gliding, touring favelas, and enjoying tanning and water sports at the beautiful beaches, you should definitely spend more than just one day here. However, if time doesn’t permit, here is the itinerary I would recommend.…Read more...
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